The essential knitted sweater for big little ones

For me down south it is sweater time (or jumper as we call em down here). My mum, a great knitter, emailed me to ask for a whole bunch of kids jumper patterns, she has a few grandkiddies (none of them babies anymore) and is itching to knit something useful now that the cold weather is upon us. I personally favour a classic raglan for a really good go-everywhere sweater for kids, and I also love a vest – don’t you. Cardigans can also be really handy too – and a hoodie is kinda cute and useful – so here is the list I sent her – my ultimate essential sweater for kids …

Classic Raglan Pullover by Jane Richmond ($5.50 at Ravelry) A simple raglan pullover designed to fit comfortably over a layer or under a coat. Knit from the top down, this garment can be tried on along the way and requires no seaming. Jane has a huge range of great designs – The Georgia and Oatmeal pullover are particular favourites.

Willie by pamela wynne – such a fun design ($6 on ravelry) Made with Bulky / 12 ply. It is a round-yoked cardigan for babies and kids, with a wiener dog design that wraps around the lower body. The body and sleeves are knit separately, then joined in one piece for the yoke. {Pictured above} – more info here. Pamela is Flint knits and the designer of the super popular February Sweater. And I also love this super cute Elephant yoke sweater for kids. How clever is this gal!

And because I am a sucker for cute – Mini Moustache Sweater by Kasa Amend caught my eye – not just because of the moustache – but the shape of this little top is very sweet. (It is a $3.50 pattern at ravelry). Kasa is also the creator of this very cute short sleeved baby owl sweater {pictured above}.

Twisted Tree Pullover by Sarah Pope is a free pattern knit in DK / 8 ply. It is a a raglan pullover with rolled cuffs, hem, and neckband for an unfussy look. Sarah is also the genius behind the Lovisa Armwarmers.

Menemsha by Jennifer Meyers – a sweater for every member of the family. The kind of sweater that becomes your favorite comfortable sweater; the sweater that reminds you of all the good times it’s kept you warm. (free from the designers website)

hi there! thank you for the pickles link. never been there…i love that yellow cardi. its going on the needles. and also….the leif sweater,,you reminded me that i cast on for that lovelyness years ago. gulp. :)
love the links. have a great week! x

Hi!
I just stumbled on your site looking for a boys pullover pattern and fell in love with the one pictured in the top left. I couldn’t find the link to it and I looked at all your links. Do you happen to know where I could get that pattern? Thanks so much. What a beautiful site.
Kelly